Stainless Steel Quick Links

Quick Link 3/8: Each order includes a 4-pack of stainless steel quick links. Quick Link 1/4: This product is sold as a convenient 4-pack, giving you plenty of hardware for anchor chains, safety cables, and more. Quick Link 5/16: This product is sold as a convenient 4-pack, providing plenty of hardware for anchor systems, safety cables, and rigging. Quick Link 1/2: This product is sold as a 2-pack, providing the heavy-duty connectors needed for primary anchor or mooring setups.

No, these are made from 316 marine-grade stainless steel, which is specifically chosen for its superior resistance to rust and pitting in saltwater.

Load rating depends on selected size: 1/4 inch is rated 880 lb WLL / 2,200 lb break load; 5/16 inch is 1,500 lb WLL / 3,800 lb break load; 3/8 inch is 2,200 lb WLL / 5,500 lb break load; and 1/2 inch is 3,300 lb WLL / 8,300 lb break load. Do not use for climbing, overhead lifting, or life-safety applications unless separately certified for that use.

Opening width varies by selected quick link size. The 1/4 inch quick link has a 5/10 inch opening, the 5/16 inch quick link has a 7/16 inch opening, the 3/8 inch quick link has a 1/2 inch opening, and the 1/2 inch quick link has a 9/16 inch opening.

Yes, they can be used for marine and trailer securing applications when the selected size is appropriate for the load. Do not exceed the working load limit for the specific quick-link size: 1/4 inch is 880 lbs, 5/16 inch is 1,500 lbs, 3/8 inch is 2,200 lbs, and 1/2 inch is 3,300 lbs. These are not climbing, overhead-lifting, or life-safety hardware.

They can be tightened by hand for most temporary uses, but using a wrench is recommended for permanent connections to prevent loosening from vibration.

316 stainless steel offers superior corrosion resistance, particularly in saltwater, and will not rust or stain your boat like galvanized hardware often does. 316 stainless steel offers the highest corrosion resistance available, ensuring these heavy-duty links won't rust or seize, even in saltwater environments.

Quick Link 1/4: These links feature a 5/16" screw link opening, which is designed to provide enough clearance for standard marine and utility chains. Quick Link 5/16: These links feature a generous 7/16" screw link opening, designed to provide enough clearance for heavier marine and utility chains. Quick Link 1/2: These links feature a generous 9/16" screw link opening, designed specifically to accommodate heavy-gauge marine and industrial chains.

The 1/2-inch quick links have a 3,300 lb working load limit and an 8,300 lb breaking load. These ratings are size-specific and should not be applied to smaller quick-link sizes.

You can hand-tighten quick links for temporary, low-load positioning, but a wrench is recommended for a final snug fit on permanent or higher-load securing applications. For the 1/2-inch quick links in high-load use, use a wrench so the nut is fully secured.